Michael Schaefer

Michael Schaefer is a Lead in Procurement Strategic Sourcing at Kyndryl, where they oversee a vendor contracts portfolio exceeding $50 million and manage high-level supplier relationships to drive cost optimization. Previously, Michael worked as a Sourcing Professional at IBM, establishing relationships within a $50 million supplier portfolio and delivering significant cost savings. They hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Operations and Supply Chain from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, which they completed in 2019. Throughout their career, Michael has demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and transition management, contributing to impactful procurement solutions in fast-paced environments.